The government and people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have expressed deep sorrow over the horrific fire that broke out in Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road on January 17, 2026, extending heartfelt condolences to the affected families and declaring the incident a national tragedy.
In a statement on Tuesday, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi expressed deep regret over the loss of precious human lives in this devastating fire. The statement expressed heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved families and extended best wishes for the speedy and full recovery of all those injured in the incident.
Emphasizing national unity, the message highlighted that in such disasters, the grief of one province is felt by the entire nation. It assured the people and government of Sindh of complete solidarity, sympathy, and cooperation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the aftermath of this tragedy.
The message also praised the response efforts undertaken by the Sindh government to handle the situation after the tragic fire.
The statement concluded with a prayer that Almighty Allah may grant the deceased a place in His eternal mercy and give the affected families the strength to bear this irreparable loss.